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Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.
Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado

Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire

Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire

Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.
14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County

14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in juvenile court in Tooele County in the death of a 66-year-old man.
British man hopes to set new cycling land speed record at Bonneville Speedway

British man hopes to set new cycling land speed record at Bonneville Speedway

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated July 10 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Months after a harrowing accident during a test run that left him bruised inside and out, a British man said Thursday he hoped for a better outcome this weekend as he attempted to break the cycling land speed record.
Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah

Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.
Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres

Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres

Mike Anderson, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated June 27 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ground crews are battling dry conditions and strong winds as they try to gain some kind of containment around the massive Cottonwood Fire, which has grown to well over 92,000 acres.
A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again

A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A highly infectious, often fatal viral disease affecting rabbits has been detected in Utah's wildlife for the first time in four years.
1 dead, teen 'family member' in custody in Tooele County

1 dead, teen 'family member' in custody in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody Saturday in Tooele County in what police are calling a homicide investigation.
Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started

Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.
Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained

Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained

Curtis Booker and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.
2 ejected, 1 dead after crash on state Route 36 just north of Tooele

2 ejected, 1 dead after crash on state Route 36 just north of Tooele

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man is dead after a crash Thursday on state Route 36, Utah Highway Patrol said.
Thousands of Tooele County voters mailed incorrect primary election ballots

Thousands of Tooele County voters mailed incorrect primary election ballots

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County clerk said roughly 9,000 voters were identified as having received incorrect primary election ballots.
Rollover crash near Wendover claims West Jordan man's life

Rollover crash near Wendover claims West Jordan man's life

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from West Jordan died after his car crashed and rolled in an area west of Wendover.
After years of sinking, Tooele County aquatic center makes a comeback

After years of sinking, Tooele County aquatic center makes a comeback

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 30 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele County's Energy Solutions Aquatic Center will reopen after a multiyear reconstruction project.
Troopers identify 2 victims from deadly weekend crashes

Troopers identify 2 victims from deadly weekend crashes

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A string of crashes over Memorial Day weekend on Utah roads left two people dead.
Tooele County first responders brace for '100 deadliest days' of summer

Tooele County first responders brace for '100 deadliest days' of summer

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 100 deadliest days began this weekend with a tragic crash in Lake Point, Tooele County, and county first responders are pleading for drivers to focus on safety.
1 man killed in I-80 rollover in Tooele County

1 man killed in I-80 rollover in Tooele County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Saturday night after his car rolled over off I-80 into a retention pond in Tooele County.
Tooele driver rammed vehicle in road rage incident, police say

Tooele driver rammed vehicle in road rage incident, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 20 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who police say rammed another man's vehicle in Tooele as he stood near it in a road rage incident was arrested for investigation of attempted murder.